Category Archives: Writing

This essay came about from
participating in a writing contest hosted by Positive Writer. Thank
you for reading and know that you are enough.

For most of my adult life, I have felt I
wasn’t good enough to do anything worthwhile. Oh, I could clean, wash
dishes, feed my pets. I could even drive a car. I could hold down a
service type job.Continue reading You Are Enough→

Well, I made it. I committed to writing a post every day for thirty days and publishing them. Today marks the thirtieth day. In a way I’m glad it’s done. That little stress is off the board. Now onto other things.

During this adventure there were times it was hard. It scared me I might not be able to come up with enough
topics and be able to talk about it for at least 500 words. I have to admit there are a few posts here that didn’t make the 500 count. I did my best.Continue reading Whew! I Did It→

Magic Words

The first book I remember reading that was about writing is Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande. She talked
about the magic in writing.

I believe my brother got it for me. He was good about purchasing something that was what I was interested in. One time he had given me a book on horses. I still love horses and riding.

In reading the writing book it was the first time I’d seen the words magic and writing together. It is years later and I feel the magic. I understand what she is talking about.Continue reading The Magic in Writing→

Choose a Place to Write

Most writers have a designated place to write, an office, a corner of the kitchen table, where ever they can find a spot.

I’m the same. I don’t have an office, but I have a spot. It’s my living room chair with my computer on my lap. I have a desk, but it just seems more comfortable to sit in my chair.Continue reading Different Places to Write→

One of My Favorite Writing Practices

I’ve mentioned Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg and her encouragement and writing practices she
offers. One from this book comes to mind. She suggests writing down ten nouns on one side of a piece of paper then write fifteen verbs that go with an occupation.Continue reading Writing Practice→